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61. €50,000 in 36 hours: Drousiotis reaches legal fund target

Journalist, researcher and author Makarios Drousiotis says he raised €50,000 in just 36 hours, reaching the full target of his online campaign to pay for his legal defense....

62. Marina Hadjicosta pushes back on racist comments

She stood on international podiums wearing the Cyprus colors, heard the national anthem played after winning gold, and thought about making her small country proud with every throw....

63. TechIsland & Brickworks Games launch SafeIsland CY in pilot phase in collaboration with Kitas Weather

SafeIsland CY, a new free mobile app for iOS and Android, is now live and available to the public as part of an initial pilot phase, helping people in Cyprus report signs of wildfires, receive nearby alerts and access key fire-safety information through one interactive map....

64. Reckless jet skis leave Protaras swimmers afraid to enter the water

Beachgoers in Protaras are warning of serious risks caused by the reckless use of privately owned jet skis. Paralimni Port and Marine Police confirmed to “K” that it frequently receives such complaints, most of them concerning Serena Beach....

65. Education workers give government 15 days to end job uncertainty

Workers in the Education Ministry support programs have given the government 15 working days to answer a straightforward question: After years on the job, where do they actually stand?...

66. Tuesday heat check: 40°C hits inland with a 2-hour yellow warning window

The seasonal low-pressure system isn't backing down. Just when we thought we had settled into a steady rhythm, inland temperatures climb right back up to the 40°C mark today....

67. At least 73 killed as powerful earthquake strikes western Colombia

At least 73 people have been confirmed dead after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, collapsing buildings, trapping residents and sending people fleeing from their homes in several cities, including the capital Bogotá....

68. Drousiotis turns to public for donations to fund legal battle

Journalist Makarios Drousiotis has appealed to members of the public for financial assistance as he prepares to defend himself in several legal proceedings connected to his journalistic work....

69. Thirteen minutes to defend 30 months in office

Thirteen minutes is a long time in politics. For outgoing Agriculture Minister Maria Panayiotou, it was enough time to give a fairly glowing account of her 30 months in office....

70. Lidl Better Living Days #summer2026: A unique summer wellness journey, full of flavor, energy and smiles across Cyprus

With 6 destinations, over 1,700 participants and more than 3,500 portions of food, Lidl Cyprus once again confirmed its ongoing commitment to promoting a healthier lifestyle for young and old....

71. Drugs, fights and makeshift weapons: Union says Cyprus prisons are ‘out of control’

Two fights breaking out at the same time in different wings of Cyprus’ Central Prisons have renewed warnings that conditions inside the country’s main prison are becoming increasingly difficult, and potentially dangerous, to control....

72. Cyprus Construction Sector: Strong Momentum Meets Rising Uncertainty

The latest Q1 2026 data confirm that Cyprus' construction sector continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience, supported by a strong investment pipeline, expanding construction activity and healthy business confidence. Building permits, production and lending indicators all remain consistent with sustained sectoral growth....

73. Reshuffle leaves a bitter taste as government allies question Christodoulides

The much-discussed and long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle has left a bitter taste among most political parties, with some potentially reconsidering their relationship with President Nikos Christodoulides....

74. Family holiday in Limassol ends in tragedy after swimmer disappears at sea

A family holiday in Cyprus ended in tragedy on Tuesday after a 34-year-old man from Jerusalem disappeared while swimming off the coast of Limassol and was later found dead, according to Israeli media....

75. At least 88 dead after mass migrant crossing into Spain's Ceuta

The death toll linked to the recent mass arrival of migrants in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta has reached at least 88, according to Spanish authorities, although Morocco has disputed that figure and reported a much lower number....

76. Fire near Stavrovouni State Forest contained after rapid response

A wildfire that broke out near the Stavrovouni State Forest on Tuesday afternoon was brought under control within 40 minutes, preventing damage to the protected woodland....

77. No fault, no accountability

As expected, there were those who wasted no time turning the incident into an opportunity for political point scoring. Apparently determined to remind everyone that politics in Cyprus is too often conducted with childish instincts, they immediately drew comparisons with the Mari explosion and asked, with obvious satisfaction, whether the President of the Republic knew about the destruction of the ammunition and, if he did not, whether he should have known. ...

78. Driver photographs suspected arsonist, then stops Kornos fire herself

A quick-thinking driver may have given police their best lead in the search for a suspected arsonist after she allegedly saw someone deliberately start a fire near Kornos on Sunday afternoon....

79. €156 million and still ''suffocating''? Minister tells municipalities to explain

If government funding for municipalities rose from €70 million to €117 million, why are local authorities now saying they cannot breathe financially?...

80. As Cyprus talks stir again, Turkey reviews military presence on the island

Just as Cyprus begins preparing for another possible round of peace talks, Turkey is sending a different kind of message: its military presence on the island is also under review....

81. Inside the National Guard protocols behind the Kalo Chorio fire

The National Guard has come under intense criticism in recent days following the fire that broke out last Monday at the Kalo Chorio firing range, putting nearby villages at risk. A report of events requested by Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is expected to clarify what happened in a case that has dominated public discussion....

82. Fire erupts near Athienou as aircraft scramble to stop flames

A major firefighting operation is underway after a large wildfire broke out around midday on Friday in the Kosi area, towards Athienou, sending firefighters and aircraft racing to contain the flames before they spread further....

83. Over 100 firefighters battle fast-moving heathland blaze in Suffolk

Emergency services in eastern England continue to respond to a major wildfire on Dunwich Heath in Suffolk, where around 120 firefighters and 18 fire engines are working to contain a rapidly spreading blaze....

84. Firefighters battle Arsos wildfire after blaze spreads from landfill

Fire crews are working to contain a wildfire near the village of Arsos in the Limassol district after flames spread from a landfill into surrounding countryside on Thursday....

85. Meet Hermes and Aura, the newest recruits keeping watch over Cyprus' coast

They're not the latest rescue dogs or new police recruits; they're the British Bases Police's newest partners on the water....

86. Guterres greeted with both protests and peace messages during occupied areas visit

Antonio Guterres received sharply contrasting receptions during his visit to the occupied areas on Tuesday, where rival groups delivered very different messages on the future of Cyprus....

87. The Christine Lagarde enigma

June's decision was never followed through. At the meeting one month later, the European Central Bank chose not to extend its restrictive monetary policy with another interest rate increase. The message in June had been clear. It was an immediate response to rising energy prices after fighting resumed in the Middle East....

88. US blocks new Chinese-made AI robots

The United States has taken another major step in its technology showdown with China, blocking new imports of Chinese-made humanoid robots, robot dogs, and certain power inverters, arguing the devices could pose cybersecurity and national security risks....

89. Lidl Cyprus’ successful summer wellness roadshow, “Lidl Better Living Days,” is coming to a close in Larnaka

90. Stuck for hours after a motorway crash? Cyprus wants to make that a thing of the past

If you've ever been stuck for hours on the Nicosia-Limassol motorway after a serious crash, the government says help could soon be on the way....